VOL. 53 NO. 49 DECEMBER 11, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Students visit Oceana to learn about career opportunities
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BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs Students from Floyd E. Kellam High School in Virginia Beach visited NAS Oceana Dec. 2 to learn about military career opportunities as aviation mechanics. The students are currently enrolled in the Power and Transportation Class, where they learn the different parts of engines by disassembling and reassembling them throughout the duration of the course. “This is great; it’s like every kid’s dream. I wish someone would have shown me this when I was a kid,” said Tim Kennedy, Kellam High School teacher. Kennedy has been an educator since 1988 after receiving a full scholarship to, and graduating from, the State University of New York at Oswego. “I love working with the kids; I love seeing their faces light up when they learn something new. I have several students who have gone from my class, which is an exploratory class, to the technical center where they get more specific with the different careers available,” added Kennedy. This is the fifth time Kennedy has brought his students to NAS Oceana. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from the students, the tour has become a two-day event to accommodate more than 80 students. “This has been a fun experience and since my grandfather was a master chief in the Navy, I want to be in the Navy as well,” said Patrick Mulcahy, an 11th grade student.
— See Tour, page 9
VETERANS HONORED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE —Page 5
Photo by Harry Gerwien Pearl Harbor Survivor Bill Muehlib renders a salute to honor his fallen comrades during the JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony Dec. 7. Muehlib was in the Army Air Corps, stationed at Hickam Field during the attack 73 years ago.
RECREATION CENTER OFFERS GREAT ESCAPE —Page 7
Local community commemorates anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack BY MC1 (SW) BRIAN MCNEAL Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East Members of the Hampton Roads community gathered to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor during a memorial service Dec. 7, at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story. Seven survivors of the attack were present to honor the sacrifices of their fallen comrades and the survivors who have passed since. “I brought my 9-year-old son today because it’s important to remember the past,” said Jeff Taylor, grandson of Frank Chebetar, former
president of the Tidewater Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Association. “If you don’t learn from it, you will not know what to do or who to turn to for your future.” After opening remarks, each of the seven survivors in attendance “called-out,” stating his name and command. “These survivors remind us that we must remain vigilant, dedicated and courageous in our fight to eliminate terrorism and those that would do us harm,” said U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck, commander, Fifth Coast
— See Ceremony, page 3
WINTER WONDERLAND Oceana MWR is hosting Winter Wonderland, a family fest event Dec. 13, 1 - 5 p.m. at the Youth Center. The event will include photos with Santa, games and crafts, face painter, balloon twisters, a rock wall, free movie, free bowling and much more. Concessions will be available, all items for $1. Call 433-3301 for details.
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BASE BRIEFS FINAL JET OBSERVER The final Jet Observer for 2014 will be published Dec. 18. The newspaper will not be published over the holidays but will resume publication with the Jan. 8, 2015 issue. Coverage of command events will be available on a limited basis during the holidays. Call 433-3360 or email jet@militarynews. com for more information or to request coverage.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION The Installation Vehicle Registration Program, dated March 18, 2011, relieves the requirement for vehicles entering Navy installations to be issued a vehicle decal for base access. However, all privately owned vehicles (POVs) must continue to be licensed, registered, inspected and insured in accordance with federal, state and local laws. All POVs of personnel permanently assigned (active duty, civilian, contractor) to NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Naval
Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, including tenant commands, will be registered in the Consolidated Law Enforcement Operations Center system at the Pass and ID Office, located before the Oceana main gate. Registration should be completed immediately when reporting to the installation and de-registered during out-processing or permanently detaching from the installation. Individuals should re-register their vehicles when purchasing, selling or transferring a vehicle.
FINANCIAL LUNCHBOX SEMINAR The Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is hosting a Financial Lunchbox Seminar. “Last Minute 2014 Tax Tips,” Dec. 16, 12:30 - 1 p.m. The tax year is almost over but it’s not too late to make a difference. Get some last minute tips and discuss how to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season.To register, call 433-2912.
HOLIDAY HOURS FOR GALLEY DRIVE THRU The NAS Oceana Galley Drive Thru will be closed starting Dec. 16 and reopen the morning of Jan. 12.
SANTA’S HERE Share your Christmas wishes and get your professional photo taken at the Oceana Navy Exchange Food Court. Come see Santa Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Accepted forms of payment are cash, MasterCard,Visa,American Express and Military Star Card.
COUPONS AVAILABLE The Jet Observer office, located on NAS Oceana in building 230 on the second deck, has free coupons, great for saving money on grocery shopping. Limited quantities are available and the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Newport News establishment placed off-limits to Navy personnel From Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs The civilian business establishment Déjà Vu Restaurant and Lounge, located at 6128 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, was placed off-limits Dec. 5 to all Navy personnel by Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. The establishment has been put off-limits due to recent events at or around Déjà Vu, including a shooting incident on Dec. 2 in the parking lot. One of the five injured victims was a Sailor.Additionally, multiple media sources reported that there have been 275 police calls regarding incidents in or around Déjà Vu since Jan. 1.
Removal of the restriction will be considered by the Joint Armed Force Disciplinary Control Board upon presentation of information that satisfactory corrective action has been taken by the establishment.The board’s next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2015. The off-limits list •Déjà Vu Restaurant and Lounge, 6128 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News •Envy Car Audio and Design, 117 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk •Unwind Hookah Lounge, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite B, Newport News •Unwind Hookah Lounge, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk •The Vault, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Sunday School - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Catholic Mass – Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
•The Vault, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News •The Vault, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes,Va. •Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Road,Virginia Beach •Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News •Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton For up-to-date information regarding offlimits establishments, go to http://www. cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma.html and click on “Off-Limits List” under Useful Links.
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 6
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun.,9 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)
Call the Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933
December 11, 2014 • JET OBSERVER 3 Four of the nine remaining USS Arizona survivors, Donald Stratton, (l), Louis Conter, John Anderson, and Lauren Bruner, toast in honor of fallen shipmates and service members of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, aboard the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The four Pearl Harbor survivors announced this year’s USS Arizona Reunion Association ceremony to be the final of its kind. The final toast symbolizes the brotherhood and sacrifice of the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor 73 years ago. More than 2,500 guests, including Pearl Harbor survivors and other veterans, attended the National Park Service and U.S. Navy-hosted joint memorial ceremony, Dec. 7, at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument.
Remaining USS Arizona survivors hold ‘final toast’ to shipmates BY MC2 DIANA QUINLAN Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Detachment Hawaii PEARL HARBOR (NNS) — On the afternoon of Dec. 7, four of the nine remaining USS Arizona survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack — John Anderson, Lauren Bruner, Louis Conter and Donald Stratton — arrived to the USS Arizona Memorial for their final reunion. This historic event marked the end of an era for the USS Arizona survivors, all aged in their 90s, who have announced that this was the final, official gathering of the USS Arizona Reunion Association. Despite the official announcement, the men still plan to get together, regardless of the location. “I don’t think this is going to be our last [meeting],” said Louis Conter, 93.“We still have time to go, so I think we’ll be back out here no matter whether the rest of the crowd can make it or not.” While at the memorial, the survivors poured a “final toast” to their shipmates, drinking from original champagne glasses from the USS Arizona. They shared a bottle of wine — a gift from President Gerald Ford to the association presented in 1975. According to survivors, this final salute symbolized the brotherhood and sacrifice of the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor 73 years ago. After the toast, the survivors handed one of the glasses to a team of Navy and National Park Service divers who placed it at the base of the Arizona’s gun turret four. Gun turret four serves as the final resting place for survivors of the attack who wish to have their ashes placed at their former battle station. Since 1980, 38 Arizona survivors have been reunited with their fellow shipmates on the ship.
Photo by Harry Gerwien Preston Parham, one of the seven survivors in attendance at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story’s Pearl Harbor commemoration ceremony, was a boatswain’s mate third class on board the light cruiser USS Saint Louis (CL 49) on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. Standing in front of the Pearl Harbor Memorial at Little CreekFort Story, during this year’s commemoration, Parham holds up a photo of him taken 73 years ago.
CEREMONY: Seven
survivors present to honor comrades — Continued from page 1 Photos by MC2 Johans Chavarro Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1 prepare to place a drinking glass at the base of USS Arizona’s gun turret four during the final USS Arizona Reunion Association ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial Dec. 7.
“The good Lord saved just a few of us,” shared Donald Stratton, 92, who was one of the survivors of a gun director in the forward part of the ship and sustained severe burns during the attack, which required hospitalization lasting for more than a year. “So terrible, terrible day,” Stratton remembered. Conter shared his thoughts on the event and the honor he felt to be by his ship, among the fellow Sailors. “It was amazing for the four of us,” said Conter. “I think we all felt the same, an honor to toast the 1,177 shipmates that we had and who died that day. And the glass, which is now interred there [gun turret four], will give us a chance to have something to drink out of when we’re buried there.”
Guard District.“Although the attack on Pearl Harbor was devastating, it revealed the resiliency of the U.S. military and brought to light the character of the survivors and the character of the many from that great generation who are no longer with us.” During the attack on Pearl Harbor, 2,335 service members were killed, more than 1,100 wounded and 16 ships were either sunk or damaged. “We have a duty to bridge the generations and keep that legacy of service, and the foundation of honor, courage and commitment,” said JEB Little Creek-Fort Story’s commanding officer Capt. Frank Hughlett.“You cannot personify our core values any better than what our Pearl Harbor survivors have done for us.” The ceremony concluded with a 21-gun salute, the placing of a commemorative wreath, and the survivors leading all in attendance in singing “God Bless America.”
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AWARDS AND HONORS Oceana’s newest first, second and third class petty officers pose for a photo with NAS Oceana’s chain of command Dec. 4 at the chapel. NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope frocked 45 Sailors to the next highest pay grade.
For more photos from Oceana’s frocking ceremony, visit www. oceanajetobserver.com Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Zalig J. Gonzalez (2nd left), winner of $1,500 savings bond from the Navy Exchange Service Command A-OK Student Reward Program, poses for a photo, Dec. 3, with his mother Vanessa Lozada, father AD1 Dionel Gonzalez from VFA-213, his twin brother Uriel and Melissa Dodson-Dozier, Oceana NEX general manager. Zalig is a student at Windsor Oaks Elementary School. The A-OK program offers qualified students to participate in a quarterly drawing for various monetary awards totaling $5,500 per quarter. Photo by Leslie Teal
Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) Capt. Mark Weisgerber presents the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Sally Howard for her service as financial management analyst and travel manager for CSFWL during her retirement luncheon Nov. 20. Howard, who began her government service career in 1979, has been part of CSFWL since December 1987, when it was known as Light Attack Wing 1, located at NAS Cecil Field, Fla. Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton
Joint Services Transcript request process streamlined BY SUSAN D. HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Sailors can expect their requests for Joint Services Transcript (JST) updates to take less time with a streamlined process that begins Dec. 15. The processing change removes an intermediate step of Sailors submitting JST requests to the Center for Personal and Professional Development’s (CPPD’s) Virtual Education Center (VEC) at Dam Neck Annex, and instead, submitting them directly via mail, email or fax to JST Operations at Naval Education and Training Professional Development Technology Center (NETPDTC) in Pensacola, Fla. According to Ernest D’Antonio, CPPD’s Voluntary Education (VOLED) program director, the change will benefit Sailors in a few ways. “Although Navy Voluntary Education still retains program management responsibilities for JST, under the new process Sailors will wait less time to get updates to their JSTs. The VEC team will also have more time to assist Sailors enrolling in,
and pursuing off-duty education, since the VEC will no longer be reviewing JST documents.” Under the outgoing system, the VEC received and reviewed documents such as official JST requests, special mailings, JST corrections and updates, DD-214 documents, and official college transcripts to add degrees.After the review was completed, the VEC forwarded eligible documents to JST Operations to process. Under the new system, Sailors and veterans send their documents directly to JST Operations. “This change will streamline the process and ensure JST corrections and additions are processed more quickly,” said Susan Sutter, VEC supervisor. “It also means that a degree added to Sailors’ JSTs will transmit faster to their other Navy records.” The VEC is continuing to process JST requests during the transition until Dec.15.Any JST requests received at the VEC after that date will be forwarded to JST Operations for processing, Sutter said. JST processing is already relatively user friendly, Sutter said.
— See JST, page 10
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Photo by Harry Gerwien Timothy “Frosty” Pentecost (center) was selected from among 10 finalists as the 2014 Still Serving award winner. The award honors veterans who make a difference in their community by volunteering, following the end of their military careers. With him are Greg Banks (l) from United Concordia, one of the event’s sponsors, and retired Navy SEAL Jay Redman who was the guest speaker for the Dec. 3 awards at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center.
Retired multi-war veteran selected as 2014 Still Serving awardee BY MCC (SW/AW) MOLLY A. BURGESS The Flagship A local retired Army sergeant major was announced as this year’s 2014 Still Serving awardee during the Flagship and Military Newspaper of Virginia’s 4th annual “Still Serving: Military Retiree & Veteran Awards” ceremony at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center Dec. 3. Timothy “Frosty” Pentecost, a sergeant major who retired in 2006 at Fort Monroe after serving in the Army for 40 years, served three tours in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and still serves his community, long after his active duty retirement. The event honored all of this year’s nominees and the 10 individuals who were selected as the 2014 honorees, based on their volunteer accomplishments and for going above and beyond working with the military and/or civilian communities. Still Serving is a recognition program that celebrates the service and achievements of dedicated individuals who have retired from the military, but are still serving the region by making a difference through monumental volunteerism that
contributes to the improvement of the quality of life in the region every day. In fact, the Hampton Roads area boasts one of the largest retired military populations in the U.S. “There is no greater value to add in the world than being of service to someone else. Our military veterans perhaps know this better than anyone else.They selflessly served our country, defending our freedom worldwide, and continue to serve out of uniform,”said Adair Wells, founder of the Still Serving event.“They make significant contributions to our community through their work, philanthropic and volunteer efforts. They do not ask for recognition but contribute every day out of their sense of service and commitment.They understand and live by their principles of leadership, initiative and selflessness. It is part of their mission to make our country a better place to live and we are lucky that so many have chosen to make Hampton Roads their permanent home.” Pentecost currently serves as the commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV),York County Victory Chapter 13 of Yorktown, where he continues serving his
— See Awards page 10
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
What makes the holidays so special to many?
LT. CMDR. VICTORIA CHAPPELL NAS Oceana Chaplain Cold and dark outside, the inside is warm and inviting. A log on the fire crackles and pops sending
light and shadow dancing on the faces of those gathered round. Hot chocolate, spiced cider, delicacies, treats and traditions surround and abound. Mistletoe sways from the ceiling in the wake of bustling bodies moving from kitchen to living room and back again — a house filled with laughter, joy, peace, giving and great expectations. No, not every Christmas is like that, and certainly not every year — especially for military families for whom deployments often find the only things swaying to be gear adrift on a cold,
dark ship being tossed by the most uninviting waves. Separated families and friends find less reason for joy or laughter, especially if the severance is due to sickness, death or broken relationships. If Christmas is not your holiday, the same sentiments can probably be applied to your yearly experiences of Hanukkah, Ramadan, Thanksgiving or other holidays important to you and your loved ones. And yet, there’s still something special about the holidays, isn’t there? Even if we’re not experiencing a Norman Rockwell
picturesque Christmas in a particular year, it is still possible to let the seasonal music, seasonal food and even media depictions of Christmas joy and cheer infect and infuse us, if only with hope. We can be inspired to give to those in need and do more for others through Toys for Tots, serving at a local shelter or food bank, or partaking in a COMREL (community relations) project overseas. Even if we cannot partake due to our circumstances, we can still enjoy the spirit of the season, celebrate it, and let it warm and expand
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center launches wounded, ill and injured website From the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Public Affairs The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced the launch of its redesigned and enhanced Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) website Dec. 4, as part of its ongoing HPW program. The website was created in support of Navy Medicine’s commitment to care for warfighters recovering from a wound, illness, or injury, no matter where and when sustained. “As a partner of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative, NMCPHC is committed to supporting Sailors and Marines returning to duty or transitioning to civilian life,” said Capt. Scott R. Jonson, NMCPHC commanding officer. “Through this HPW WII program, we aim to encourage and empower WII Sailors and Marines to engage with their health care and support teams to achieve optimal health and maintain well-being.” The HPW WII website offers information, resources, and tools to support the healing, rehabilitation, recovery, and resilience of wounded, ill, or injured Sailors and Marines. Health and wellness topics align with the priorities outlined in the National Prevention Strategy, including
The website resources can help prevent illness and injury, hasten recovery and promote healthy behaviors among WII Sailors and Marines.” — Cmdr. Connie Scott, NMCPHC HPW department head
active living, healthy eating, tobacco free living, injury and violence free living, psychological and emotional well-being, and substance use and misuse. Additional focus areas address critical issues facing WII service members as well as those who support and assist them during the recovery and transition process, topics such as caregiver support, relationships and intimacy, life after an amputation, traumatic brain injury, weight management, integrative and complementary medicine, case management, post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep.
our hearts. But still, why do we celebrate the traditions, gift-giving, thanksgiving, joy, and a yearning for peace? I’ll share with you my belief: the root of our longings is found in God and the natural law he has written in our hearts — of each and every one of us. Whether we know it or not, our hearts were formed for thanksgiving and generosity based on God’s desire that we do justice and love righteousness, helping those less fortunate. There are so many places in the Bible where you can read that God’s
law is written in our hearts; take a moment and look up Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 37:30-31, and Romans 2:1415 just to name a few. Whether you believe in a Creator God or don’t, I hope that this holiday season or any other holiday of you and your family — whenever that may be — is a joyous time of giving, sharing, and of giving thanks for all we are so fortunate to have. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Season’s Greetings to all!
The website targets health information disseminators as well as WII service members, their families, caregivers, and others who support and assist service members during the recovery and transition process such as medical providers and case managers. HPW reorganized the website into 15 primary topic areas and created more than 100 new resources, tools, and materials to meet the information and resource needs of WII stakeholders. Based on the success and efficacy of the Health Promotion Toolbox, a WII Toolbox was also launched to provide both promotional and practical tools. The promotional tools focus on helping health educators, providers and case managers reach the WII audience while the practical tools aim at equipping WII service members in their daily battle for healing and recovery.The tools span six key topics: nutrition, relationships and intimacy, caregiver support, depression, sleep and integrative and complementary medicine. “The website resources can help prevent illness and injury, hasten recovery and promote healthy behaviors among WII Sailors and Marines,” said Cmdr. Connie Scott, NMCPHC HPW department head.“For example, WII service members can learn about the important role nutrition plays in helping the body heal as well as how changes in functioning and life stressors may cause changes in their relationships, both emotionally and physically.” To learn how NMCPHC HPW programs can facilitate recovery and strengthen resilience, visit the HPW WII website at http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/ wounded-ill-and-injured/Pages/health-promotion.aspx.
December 11, 2014 • JET OBSERVER 7 The Great Escape at Oceana provides a location for single service members to relax and enjoy. The facility offers numerous events for patrons to participate in monthly, as well as the activities that are available daily including pool, video games, non-stop movies, a computer lab, food and beverage service and more.
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Oceana recreation center offers many services, activities STORY/PHOTO BY AT2 JANEL PERKINS NAS Oceana Public Affairs The Great Escape is known for its food and beverage service along with the constant display of movies on their large projection screen; however, that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the amount of services and activities available to all enlisted service members at this recreation center. The Great Escape started out as an enlisted nightclub and has been reinvented to the useful recreation center that 1,000 patrons use monthly. Although most special events offered are available to active duty and reservists only, retired members, active duty family members, civilian employees, and active duty sponsored civilians are also welcome to use the facility. The facility caters to the single service member between the ages of 18 and 25. Assisting young service members is the main focus of recreation assistant,Terry L. Akers.“I like coming in and being able to help some of the Navy guys with the computer and different things, to answer their questions,” said Akers, who has been working at The Great Escape for 33 years.“Especially the new guys that come on the base. They kind of get turned around because they don’t know where they’re going. We will give them a map so they can find their way around on the base.” One of the more popular services offered at The Great Escape is the food and beverage department. The grill has many items that are made to order including wraps, burgers and wings. The food service is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call-in ordering is an option for patrons on a time crunch and all-day grill service has
just been added as an option as well. The Great Escape also offers many events for the enlisted service member to participate in through their liberty program. The Great Escape holds 10 - 15 large events yearly and hosts several small tournaments and competitions weekly. In addition to these events, the program also offers shuttles to Lynnhaven Mall on the weekends. One of the larger events held by The Great Escape is their annual Super Bowl party. They offer refreshments, have trivia contests, and give away over $600 in prizes. There will be a NCAA college football championship party added to the events this year and expect Christmas gift giveaways and Barracks Bowling Bashes to be held in the future. While the liberty program has its own events that are planned monthly, service members are encouraged to add to the program with their own ideas. “If there is ever something that they want to do that we don’t necessarily have advertised or that they are interested in doing or that they have a group of friends interested in doing,all they have to do is bring the idea to us and I will make it happen if I can,”said Amanda Smith,recreation program director. “Even if they want to go to Busch Gardens and they just want a shuttle ran there that’s not a problem; they just need to let me know and we will try to get them a shuttle for the date and time that they are wanting to go so it’s here for them.” At The Great Escape, movies are continually played throughout the day at the request of the service members by the use of a signup sheet located at the front desk. “We have over 800 [movies] for — See The Great Escape, page 9
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NAS Oceana rings in the holiday season with tree lighting and children’s party
Children play in the artificial snow falling outside Oceana’s Child & Youth Programs (CYP) building for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting, hosted by Oceana MWR Dec. 5. The celebration included seasonal music, the lighting of the holiday tree, free cookies, hot cocoa and cotton candy, photos with Santa and much more.
Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton Firefighter Phil Lalla helps Les Robbins, also known as Santa Claus, with his bag as he arrives in a fire truck to the First Class Petty Officer Association’s (FCPOA) annual Children’s Holiday Party at the CNATTU hangar Dec. 6. The free party included a raffle, ornament decorating, snacks, pictures with Santa and characters from the movie “Frozen,” bounce houses and plenty of toys for everyone.
Photo by AT2 Janel Perkins AC1 Amadeo Chavez and members from Oceana’s FCPOA welcome guests to their annual Children’s Holiday Party at the CNATTU Hangar Dec. 6.
A volunteer paints a girl’s face at MWR’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Other activities include bounce houses, pictures with Santa, and arts and crafts for the children. Photo by AT2 Janel Perkins
Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton
MWR staff hand out free hot cocoa and cookies to families at MWR’s Holiday Tree Lighting celebration. The evening included songs from the children from the child development centers and CYP and a free movie with free concessions for children. Photo by AT2 Janel Perkins
Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton Families wait in line to meet with Santa Claus and have their photos taken at the FCPOA’s annual Holiday Party in the CNATTU hangar Dec. 6. Traditional holiday characters and also character’s from the movie “Frozen” were in attendance.
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TOUR: Three Oceana commands
provide examples of potential careers — Continued from page 1 The first stop on the tour was Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Oceana, where they were shown the process of modular constructions, as well as the different work centers. “I think it is great that they are thinking about the military at their age; if they stay focused and keep their noses clean, they can have a great career at a young age,” said Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AD) 2nd Class Michael Broadbent, 41U supervisor at FRCMA. Broadbent led the tour for the students, where Sailors showed them high pressure compressors, low pressure turbines and fan modules. “This tour is like a reality check for the students because
most of the time they see the movies and don’t know what the military actually does when they are working behind the scenes,” said AD3 Rachael Ellington. Ellington also shared her experiences in the military during the tour. The second stop on the tour was Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Oceana, where the students learned about the integrated virtual environment maintenance trainer, used for troubleshooting aircraft. With the trainer, the maintenance team can open any compartment of the aircraft through touchscreens, remove components and replace them. “This is usually the highlight of the tour for most students because they can relate to the touchscreens and video games to the maintenance simulator,” said Senior AD2 Michael Broadbent from Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Oceana explains afterburners to students from Kellam High School during their visit to NAS Oceana to get a firsthand look at potential careers using the skills they are learning in their power and transportation class. During the visit, students also visited the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana and VFA-83. Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
The Great Escape: provides entertainment for service members — Continued from page 7 everybody to come choose from and they range from new movies that were out a month ago to, you know,“Miracle on 34th Street” from back in the day in black and white … we have a wide variety of films,” said Smith.The movies are played on a projector screen and normally show five to six movies a day. The movies can be viewed while eating or waiting for their food in conveniently-placed tables and chairs or relaxing on one of the couches or recliners available in a section of the facility. There is also a computer lounge in The
Great Escape available for all patrons to use. There are 26 computers all equipped with CAC card readers, headphones, microphones and web cams, which make all of the computers Skype accessible. Printing is also an option for customers with a localized printer at the front desk. GoWiFi supports the internet access for each computer in The Great Escape and for any personal devices customers may have that are capable of using Wi-Fi. GoWiFi is free for all active duty. Once an account is made, it can be used on every base, every barracks, and in every recreation center in the Navy.
Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Jeff Vanwyk.“It appeals to them more and the Navy is testing to see if this will keep the attention of the younger generation. I became an instructor for my last tour so I can pass on my wealth of knowledge.” The last stop for the students before heading to the NAS Oceana Hornets’ Nest Galley for a meal, was a visit to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, also known as the “Rampagers.”VFA-83 is an F/A -18C Hornet strike fighter squadron and is a part of Carrier Air Wing 7. The group was split in half and one group was given a brief in the squadron’s ready room and the other group was given a tour of the hangar. While in the hangar, the students were able to view one of the Rampagers’ jets with an explanation of its major features. They were shown the location of the engines, weapons and external fuel tanks. Many students were very interested in the cockpit’s ejection seats,as well as all the screens pilots use.After the brief and the tour, the students rotated and the other group had a chance to visit the hangar. “It is always a great experience to give excited kids a hands-on tour of the F/A-18 and our squadron. They are always so interested in the overall concept of being in a ready room and taking a look at the cockpit,”said Lt. Brendan Buholzer,VFA-83 public affairs officer. Buholzer, who has been in the Navy five years and has been with VFA-83 for one year, discussed with the students how he became a pilot, going from high school to college to Officer Candidate School. He also talked about what flight school was like and the different type of officers aviator can be,such as a naval flight officer or weapons systems officer. He explained in detail the progression of a career in aviation and typical operations. “I appreciate the opportunity to influence any, if even just one, of the students as they start to set personal goals in life and see the relevance of their hard work at school,” said Buholzer.
“It doesn’t matter if you are in here or if you’re in Hawaii.It’s all the same,”said Smith. The computer use is monitored and tracked using key files. These files are made with the basic information of each patron and are scanned at the beginning of each use making the process of tracking usage easier and more efficient. It is essential that the records are well kept because the amount of money given to each enlisted club is determined by the amount of people that are using the facilities daily. “That’s why it is so important to sign up at the front desk; so we can keep track of numbers; so we can keep getting funded for the people that come through here and to provide the new and best equipment,” said Smith. There are several items service members can check out at The Great Escape. The facility has pool balls and video games
to play on a wide variety of game consoles. In addition to these commonly-used items, patrons can also check out items for air hockey, basketball, volleyball, ping pong, and darts. There are also many board games available for patrons to use. The Information Tickets and Travel (ITT) office is also conveniently located at the facility. Service members are able to browse all of the available ticket sales and purchase tickets to upcoming events at ITT. The Great Escape wants to continue to be a home away from home to young service members and a well-deserved escape from their duties, Smith says. To find out more information about the coming events, visit the MWR Oceana and Dam Neck Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nasodnmwr or visit www.discovermwr.com.
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AWARDS: recognize veterans’ service to community following military careers — Continued from page 5 community by volunteering his time helping disabled veterans who need assistance with veteran’s administration beneďŹ ts earned while in the military. “I am so blessed to be able to volunteer as much as I do,â€? Pentecost said.“My entire life has been for the Soldier and I am blessed to be able to sit on this side of the table and look other veteran Soldiers in the eye and ask ‘How can I help you?’ when they have been denied by the Veterans Affairs.â€? Photo by Harry Gerwien Pentecost was nominated by his friend Following the Still Serving awards presentation, NAS Oceana Executive OfďŹ cer Capt. Louis and DAV13 comrade Terry Bohlinger, who Schager congratulates George Galo, one of 10 ďŹ nalists for the award, as award winner Timothy works alongside Pentecost as the DAV13 “Frostyâ€? Pentecost watches. Still Serving honors military retirees and veterans who continue treasurer, and credits Pentecost as a key to make a difference in Hampton Roads by volunteering their time, following their military element in success of the chapter and its service. The award is presented by The Flagship, Inc. and Military Newspapers of Virginia, mission. which publishes the Jet Observer. “Under Frosty’s leadership,the DAVYork County Victory Chapter 13 of Yorktown is now open ďŹ ve days a week, meeting the needs of veterans as they come to complete and submit Veterans Affairs claims.â€? :KHUH SODQQLQJ IRU OLIH Though Pentecost was announced as DIWHU WKH PLOLWDU\ PHHWV the winner of the 2014 award, he attributed his success to those who surround him. “I was abbergasted when I heard that I had been nominated. I’m just an average Joe.Terry does more than me. Mary at the hospital does more than me. I’m just a guy ȊΖ ZDQWHG WR JHW D MXPS
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TSP WORKSHOP DEC. 15, 10 - 11:30 A.M. The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provides all service members with the opportunity to get an immediate tax break while saving. Learn how to take advantage of this saving and investment program.
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Guava Jam Band has teamed with other singers and performers to produce a free Christmas music concert.“Home For Christmas” will be performed at the Military Aviation Museum in the Pungo section of Virginia Beach. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and music from 7 - 9 p.m. The show for adults will feature traditional Christmas carols and popular holiday tunes and feature vocalists Letha Holland-Deel and Meghan Shanley, Army and Navy musicians, plus additional backup singers and performers. The free show is made possible through its sponsors. The Pungo 4-H Club will be selling poinsettias and wreaths and the Creeds Ruritan Club will be selling raffle tickets for a 4-wheeler. There will also be three food trucks on site. While the concert is free, tickets are required for entry. Electronic tickets can be reserved at the event website, guavajamchristmas.org. Seating is limited for the two-night performance.
SMITHFIELD HOLIDAY MARKET DEC. 12, 5 - 9 P.M. The second annual Smithfield Evening Christmas Market will be held along Main Street, Smithfield. The event will feature more than 130 vendors with hot food and drinks, and homemade and handcrafted Christmas gift items, along with a visit from Santa and live alpacas. Bria Kelly, Top 10 finalist from NBC’s “The Voice,” will present a free concert during the event, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Smithfield Inn. Other musicians along Main Street will include country singer/ songwriter Alec Edmonds and community and school choirs. Shuttle buses will run to Main Street, with parking at Smithfield Foods, 500 N. Church St. For more information, visit SmithfieldFarmersMarket.org.
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THROUGH DEC. 13 The Tidewater Big Train Operators will present the annual Holiday Train Show, the largest display of G-scale trains in the area, at the Avalon Church of Christ, Virginia Beach.Admission is free,Santa will be in attendance and there will be a G-scale train raffle. Hours for the event •Dec. 11 - 12, 6 - 8:30 p.m. •Dec. 13 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 490-2155 or visit www.tbto.org.
SCUBA SANTA AT VIRGINIA AQUARIUM Be sure to catch a glimpse of the jolly ole’ elf swimming with the fishes at the Virginia Aquarium. See Scuba Santa on Saturdays and Sundays in the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium at the Bay & Ocean Pavilion, Dec. 13, 14, 20, and 21, 11- 11:15 a.m. Santa and his elves will also be at the Marsh Pavilion for festive and fun activities, Dec. 14 and 21, noon to 3 p.m. The cost for either event is included with aquarium admission. The aquarium is located at 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. For more information, contact the Virginia Aquarium at 385-FISH (3474) or visit www.virginiaaquarium.com.
OLDE TOWNE HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL DEC. 13, NOON TO 6 P.M. The 17th annual Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival is a musical tribute to the spirit of the holiday season, enlivening the first seven blocks of High Street with performances, children’s activities, reenactors in period attire, carolers and strolling characters. Performers will include students from various elementary through high schools, Peanut City Cloggers, Colonial Singers of Williamsburg, dance academies, Girl Scout troops, church choirs and more. Kids activities include the Gamer Bus, from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m., bounce houses and face painting. Roving entertainment will
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— Continued from previous page will be provided by Total Arts, Doorway Singers, Music Study Club of Chesapeake and other groups. For information about the music on High Street, visit www.portsvaevents.com/ othmf/index.html.
HAMPTON HOLLY DAYS PARADE DEC. 13, 7 P.M. The Peninsula’s largest illuminated parade will take place in downtown Hampton this weekend with an evening of enchantment with creative floats,high school bands, military marching units, drill teams and more.The theme of this year’s parade is “Joy to the World (part 2).” The parade is not complete without everyone’s favorite — Santa Claus. Admission is free and early arrival is suggested to get the best seats. For more information, visit www.hampton.gov/parks or call 727-8311.
special hours. It will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tickets are $2 per person. When purchased with regular museum admission, tickets are $1 (regular museum admission: adults $5 and children 4-12 $4). Carousel tickets for Hampton History Museum members are $1. Housed in its own pavilion, Hampton’s Carousel still boasts its original mirrors and oil paintings, as well as 48 intricately decorated horses. One of only 100 antique carousels still in the United States, the Hampton Carousel is a rare example of American folk art. Its steeds and chariots were carved from hardwood and painted by German, Italian and Russian immigrant artisans. For more information, call the Hampton History Museum at 727-1610.
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HAMPTON CAROUSEL HOLIDAY HOURS THROUGH JAN. 3, 1 - 8 P.M. The Hampton History Museum is operating the Hampton Carousel, located by the Virginia Air & Space Center, and offering
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ARMY-NAVY 10K CHALLENGE DEC. 13, 9 A.M. The 9th annual Army-Navy 10K Challenge will take place at JEB Little-Creek-Fort Story. Event is free and open to all ID card holders. Same day registration and packet pickup will be 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. at the Fort Story gym. Post race award ceremony will be held at the finish line at the football field. Stay afterwards and cheer for your team in the Army/Navy Flag Football game at 11. Register online at www.discovermwr.com/ an10k. For more information, call 422-7975.
PIZZA BOWL WEDNESDAYS, 5 - 7 P.M. & 7 - 9 P.M. Seaside Lanes at Dam Neck is hosting a pizza bowl. Only $25 per lane with maximum of six people. Price includes two hours of bowling, a large one-topping pizza and a pitcher of soda. Reservations are suggested. Call 492-6341 for more information.
FAMILY FUN RUN DEC. 22, 8:05 A.M. The Santa’s Little Helpers 2-Mile Family Fun Run will begin from the Strike Zone Bowling Center at the Scott Center Annex, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Event is free and open to all ID card holders. Same day registration begins at 7 a.m. Free T-shirts to the first 300 preregistered, who actually participate in the run. There will be breakfast with Santa and bowling from 9 - 11 a.m. Online registration available through Dec. 16 at www.discovermwr.com or call 967-2500 for more information.
Freedom Lanes at Oceana is offering a Christmas special through Dec. 31. Get a ball, bag and shoe combo for $125 with free professional fitting and drilling, and three free games to test the new bowling ball. Call 433-2167 for information.
NSA Hampton H Roads hosts Wounded Warrior 5K STORY/PHOTO BY KATISHA DRAUGHN-FRAGUADA Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer Approximately 520 runners honored the daily sacrifices made by the men, women and families of the Navy’s Wounded Warrior Program by running in the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) Wounded Warrior 5K on Nov. 20. NSA HR’s, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department partnered with the Navy’s Wounded Warrior Safe Harbor Program (NWW-SH) on planning the 5K run.The program's goal is to enable service members to focus on getting well, while its team of experts resolves pressing non-medical concerns and prepares enrollees for transition back to active duty or civilian life. “We wanted to bring awareness to the Safe Harbor Wounded Warrior Program and this was a great way to bring people together and build that camaraderie, while staying physically active,” said Kelley Harkins, NSA HR, MWR director. The NWW-SH provides non-medical care to active-duty and reserve Navy and Coast Guard military members. Each service has their own wounded warrior program with special services for the military member and their families. “We serve as a bridge to resources for seriously ill, injured and wounded,” said Lt.Aileen Lott, recovery care coordinator for NWW-SH at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. “We are designed to be that person they can call when they need help.” Some of the services the program provides are helping the member apply for benefits, navigating them
through the referral process, obtaining internships and grants, and applying for service dogs. Marine Sgt. Alex Nguyen, who lost his right leg to an improvised explosive device in 2011, participated in the Wounded Warrior 5K because he wanted to inspire others. “I wanted to come and support other wounded warriors and show that we are all one big team,” he said.“And I refuse to let my injuries get me down.” Nguyen, who is with the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East Portsmouth Detachment, participated in the run with some of his buddies who are also involved with supporting wounded warriors. November was designated as Warrior Care Month in 2008 by then-Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. The purpose was to inform military members and their families and communities about the programs and initiatives currently
being provided through the Warrior Care system. During Warrior Care month, the Defense Department honors the courage of wounded, ill or injured service members, and highlights the programs that help them learn new life skills that enable them to return to duty or transition from the military. Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jesse Cram, who placed second in the men’s age 25-29 category, wanted to compete in the run to show his unceasing support for the wounded warriors. “This was a great opportunity where all services can get together and support a wonderful event like this,”he said. With the success of the Wounded Warrior 5K, the NWW-SH hopes to continue to involve the community and educate them on wounded warriors and the Safe Harbor Program. “We want to turn this into an annual event so that we can continue to bring awareness to wounded warriors and what they go through,” said Lt. Justin Short, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Safe Harbor Program director. “These are exceptional men and women and this was a great way to honor and show them how much they are appreciated.”
Runners start the Wounded Warrior 5K at NSA Hampton Roads on Nov. 20. There were approximately 520 participants in the run which helped bring awareness to the Safe Harbor Wounded Warrior Program.
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